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NYU Metro Center functions through the mutual and collaborative support of connected sub-unit Centers, Programs, and Projects to create one singular institution. Our organizational chart outlines the vision for the structure of NYU Metro Center. Each piece of our organizational structure is a vital part of the organization and allows us to live our mission, vision, and values. 

We also collaborate with a broad range of partners. These collaborations foster a relationship of innovation and mutual support.

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Centers, Programs, and Projects

Our comprehensive programs and projects serve a wide range of constituencies including community members, parents, students, teachers, and school leaders.

At a Glance

Race/Ethnicity

  • Black 23%
  • Latinx 20%
  • White 19%
  • Asian 11%
  • International 10%
  • Multiracial 6%
  • Nonreporting 11%

Education

  • Terminal Degree 21%
  • Master's Degree 44%
  • Bachelor's Degree 19%
  • Associate's Degree 6%
  • High School Diploma 10%

Leadership

Fabienne Doucet

Fabienne Doucet

Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools; Professor of Education

María G. Hernández

María G. Hernández

Deputy Executive Director of School Change and Community Engagement and Co-Director, IESC

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Leigh McCallen

Deputy Executive Director of Research and Evaluation

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Silvia Taylor

Director of Grants and Business Operations

Administration/Operations

R. Keno Moore

Space, Operations, and Facilities Administrator/Administrative Secretary

Communications

Finance

Center, Program, and Project Leadership

Joshua Aronson

Joshua Aronson

Associate Professor of Applied Psychology

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Joanna Geller

Director of Policy, Research, and Evaluation

Elise Harris

Assistant Director of Evaluation

María G. Hernández

María G. Hernández

Deputy Executive Director of School Change and Community Engagement and Co-Director, IESC

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Megan Hester

National Campaign Director

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Wenimo Okoya

Director, Institute for Healing and Belonging in Schools (IHBS) at NYU Metro Center

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Briana Santiago Ravdin (she/her/ella)

Director of TAP for Equity at NYU Metro Center

Marlene Roy

Project Lead, Metro Learning Communities

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Reed Swier

Co-Director of Innovations in Equity and Systemic Change

Faculty member Niobe Way

Niobe Way

Professor of Applied Psychology

Ron Woo

Ron Woo

Executive Director, Language RBERN